Employer Doesn't Waive Ability to Challenge Worker's Entitlement to Benefits

The North Carolina Court of Appeals upheld a finding that an employer did not waive its ability to challenge an injured worker’s entitlement to benefits and that its contest of the claim did not warrant sanctions. Case: Camacho v. North Carolina Department of Adult Correction, No. COA24-636, 10/01/2025, published. Facts: Kathleen Camacho worked as a registered nurse for the North Carolina Department of Adult Correction. In July 2019, Camacho participated in training so she could carry pepper spray while she worked at a correctional facility. Registered nurses at the facility are ...